ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
NHK WORLD - Biz Stream
On-Site Report production team
Tokyo, Japan
NHK is a major national TV station and NHK World-Japan is the affiliated international service of NHK. It provides the latest information on Japan and Asia through television, radio, and online to a global audience.
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Biz Stream is an upbeat business program featuring the week’s headlines and the latest innovations from Japan and around the world, with analysis by expert guests.
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Responsibilities as an AD:
Participate in editorial meetings
Create scripts and short trailer videos for packages
Find visual elements from archive database
Dub and transcribe interview clips
Manage administrative tasks
Research and fact-checking
Creating animation examples for illustrators to finalize
Type up scripts through production software
Give instructions for graphics to graphic illustrators
Select photos for web stories
Rent out equipments
Raised international viewers' interests wanting to connect with the Japanese companies introduced on the show
MAKING STARTUP DREAMS A REALITY
This episode spotlighted a technical support facility created by a small Tokyo-based manufacturer which offers a new type of service for startups.Â
This service plays a huge role for starting businesses in assisting them to turn their products into a reality. With the manufacturer's knowledge, skills, and equipment, this week's show tells what is possible when innovative ideas are placed in the hands of an experienced manufacturer.
I was in charge of dubbing for this segment as well.
DESIGNING FOR DISABILITIES
Interviewed two Japanese companies using their technology to design custom-made products for their disabled clients. They also have their disabled workers' personal experiences contribute to advancing and improving their products.
I was in charge of editing and writing the script for this segment's trailer.
SAVING THE SEAS WITH SUSTAINABILITY
With Japan's goal of reaching UN's SDG goals by 2030, this segment features companies helping to accomplish 'Life Below Water.' These two companies are helping the regrowth of kelp forests in order to improve marine life and preventing further seafloor desertification.